Flores Calavera Sculpture
Sculpted by hand from rich Oaxacan clay, this striking calavera (skull) pairs sacred Día de Muertos symbolism with delicate botanical artistry. The figure is crowned with an opulent, hand-appliquéd garland of layered clay blossoms, textured leaves, and woven braided bands that encircle the crown in permanent bloom. Fired using wood-smoke reduction techniques to produce its deep, earthy patina, it highlights every sculpted petal and facial contour—making it an unforgettable centerpiece for an altar, bookshelf, or mantle display.
- Dimensions: 5.5"W x 5"D x 5.5"H (approx.)
- Origin: Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca
- Artisan: Rufina Ruiz López
- Material: 100% natural smoked Oaxacan clay (Barro Ahumado)
Handcrafted in Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca, this piece was created by acclaimed master ceramicist Maestra Rufina Ruiz López of Taller Ruiz López. With over 45 years of ceramic mastery, Maestra Rufi is celebrated throughout Oaxaca for her artistic spirit, expressive technique, and dedication to community education. As part of a family cooperative steeped in generations of Atzompa pottery heritage, her studio fuses time-honored clay traditions with modern environmental stewardship—utilizing lead-free formulas and alternative energy kilns to carry ancestral Oaxacan ceramics into the future.
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